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Ferdinand Cheval
Postal worker and architect
Hauterives, France
About Ferdinand
Joseph Ferdinand Cheval was a French postman who, from 1879 to 1912, built the Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval in Hauterives, Drôme. Inspired by a stone he found on his route, Cheval spent over 30 years constructing this unique architectural marvel that blends influences from around the world. His work is celebrated for its naïve style and the sheer dedication it took to create it.
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